Has anyone heard the new Peter Gabriel al***?

..I like some of it, suspect the rest is a grower. Listen to it loud, it is mastered very quietly*.


*Smell a rat? Read the other thread.

Bits are still growing on me. Bits aren't. His voice is sublime on some tracks and digitally massacred on others. There is nothin on it as strong as his best stuff, and even the best moments on the OVO album for me.


Bruce

I really like it - I think it's his best studio album since 'Four'. He sings really well and the mixes aren't as dense and dull as the last album. Some vocal references to 'The Lamb' are a nice touch and it all sounds very contempory without being a pastiche.

I'm rather pleased. It is a slow burner.

Regards

Stephen

"No Way Out" has taken over the lead in the "song that's been utterly burned into my brain and won't stop playing, 2002" list, and I've been playing the CD a helluva lot. Haven't had any issues with the sound, and as for comparisons with other PG stuff, it's simply yet another great album.

Pete.

It was a great show!!
with most of the UP tracks (Darkness, no way out, BWS, growing up, more than this...), and even a track intended for the next album "animal nation".

The whole Gabriel family was there, and Peter ended up the concert by "Father and son".

I was very impressed. Great moment.
Great album as well

Jean-Christophe

Well I have just bought it.. Only had one listen on someone elses system , but it seems fabulous to me. Lots of new ideas with new technologies. Also it doesn't sound like a 'rock' album. His voice sounds fantastic, and with darker tinges in the music it is indeed very interesting.

Definately a slow burner, and with top musicians on board too..

I like!! Hopefully he will do a tour at somepoint.

Cheers
Goose

...from Sainsbury's of all places (£9.99). Popped it on when I got back, cranked up the volume and...the dog nearly shat itself. Similar effect to QOTSA 'Songs for the Deaf'.

Enjoyed it a lot nevertheless.

Dave

Damn my vivid imagination!
That gave me a good chuckle. QOTSA album is very good also. Top band!

"Hi-fi is ok, but its nothing like the real thing..."

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I like!! Hopefully he will do a tour at somepoint.

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He's just done a few warm up show, and according to Tony Levin's diary at
http://www.tonylevin.com the band is now undergoing technical rehearsals for the main tour. Tony will be posting confirmed dates at his site as soon as he has them.

Haven't seen PG in concert before, and am really hoping he visits Scotland...

Pete.

UP is more original than the last few Gabriel albums, it's a keeper. The only problem is that it probably needs a 500 and DBL's to do it justice! Like one of Kate Bush's albums said "Play This Album Loud!"

The other good thing is the album has spurred the local Tower Records to have all the Gabriel Remasters on sale - my vinyl copy of PG 1 is abysmal and in need of refreshing. Let's hope PG visits San Diego again on tour! (Just checked it's on - OK where is the number for Ticketmaster!

Martin

[This message was edited by MartinC on TUESDAY 01 October 2002 at 04:25.]

How does the new album compare to previous albums?

Regards

NB

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How does the new album compare to previous albums?

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Let's see, PG 1-4, great stuff, So, great stuff, Us, great stuff. And now Up, which is, ummm, great stuff...

Pete.

I take it your a Peter Gabriel fan then Pete!!

NB

See the link to Enjoythemusic.com for a tour of the Real World recording Studio and a discussion of "Up."

Link:
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/music/realworld/

He did a song from the new album live on TOTP2 last night. It was very good, but the goatee has to go!

I've just recieved mine on vinyl.

I never realised this album would be pressed by "Classic Records". What a beautiful pressing. 200grams of pure silent quality and in very nice packaging.

It's strange that all the "music lovers" on this forum are happy to buy it on cd.

Count.d

You do not have to own a turntable to be a music lover. And vice versa.

Not sure what you were driving at.

Bruce

Silent is how I like Peter Gabriel. Cd is more silent BTW - fact!

cheers

Nigel

Nice to know its available on Vinyl. I will be going straight to HMV to buy a copy.

Bruce,

It seems just about everyone who has made a comment about the new PG album in two different threads has a LP12.

Why do they buy the CD?

The ultimate source for sound reproduction is vinyl. (and no, I'm not getting into an argument about CD v vinyl)

Finally managed to buy a copy this week and had a good listen.

I am not impressed as yet, but I will keep listening in the hope it will get better.

Regards

NB

I think it's a good album to test your system. This LP should give you something even if you don't rave about PG.

There's plenty of deep bass sounds which drive the lightly dampened drive units on my Obelisks, wild. It really does sound different to the usual LP.

I wonder if people's systems are letting them hear the the full effect of the tracks.

The more I listen, the better it gets.

Hi Count. Did you get the Classic Records 'delux' version with die-cut sleeve and 7" single, or the 'standard' version? - If it's the former, where did you get it from? (I want one!)

Have you heard any of the Classic Records issues of his other albums yet? - I bought 'PG1' at the weekend. Absolutely superb!

Receive and transmit....

Tim,

I have the "standard" vinyl. I bought it from hmv.co.uk. I didn't know there was a deluxe version.

The Peter Gabriel 1 on Classic Records is superb, the Gabriel 2 and 3 are to be released soon.

Vivante will usually have this type of record in stock when they're released.

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According to ... ?

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(and no, I'm not getting into an argument about CD v vinyl)

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Fire the first salvo and then walk away? Poor sportsmanship.